by Denise

What do you know about diabetes? Do you know enough to prevent it, or even what it is? Diabetes is a growing phenomenon in today’s society, and it isn’t just limited to the U.S.  Did you know there are several different types of diabetes? It’s important to understand the difference between them. Same goes for treatments that help people make better, educated decisions regarding care.

Here’s an alarming statistic; according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, you probably know someone who has diabetes. Nearly 24 million people in the United States have diabetes. What’s so scary about that? Well, nearly 5 million of them don’t even know it.

What’s the big deal about diabetes? For starters, it seriously affects the way the body digests food. You see, food is broken down into a form of sugar found in the blood, called glucose. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy. However, for glucose to reach the body’s cells, the pancreas must create a hormone known as insulin. Without it, your body gets out of whack.

Common symptoms of diabetes include:

• Thirst
• Increased appetite – some people with diabetes experience constant hunger, caused by the body’s craving for nutrients
• Increased urination
• Irritated gums or tenderness of the gums, skin infections, and/or bladder or yeast infections
• Increased sense of fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Slow-healing bruises or sores

Don’t mess around with diabetes. Learn about the condition, and where to find diabetes treatments that get you back on track. For more information about diabetes treatments, visit PlacidWay.com.

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by Denise

Most people don’t realize the dangers of obesity until they’re sitting in their doctor’s office receiving shocking news. Diabetes? Heart  damage? Joint damage? Each of these conditions results from obesity for many individuals. However, you can reduce your risk of dangerous and even life-threatening conditions through a number of bariatric procedures.

However, don’t think that the surgery itself is all you need to do. Bariatric surgery is often recommended for severely obese individuals, most especially those unable to lose weight through normal diet changes and exercise. Keep in mind that bariatric surgery is often a last ditch effort and requires dedication and serious considerations on the part of the patient. Patients undergoing any type of bariatric procedure must be willing, dedicated and diligent about changing their eating and lifestyle habits. This is the only way to reach optimal results.

Gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgical procedures are just a few options. Bariatric and weight loss facilities and specialists around the world offer affordable, effective and lifesaving gastric bypass procedures. Look to Mexico, or the world-renowned obesity and bariatric centers in South Korea.

Save money, and possibly your life, by carefully researching your options when it comes to bariatric surgical procedures and locations. For more information regarding bariatric surgical procedures, surgeons and facilities abroad, check out PlacidWay, a growing and respected medical resource and provider located in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

Is your teen obese? If he or she is, what are you going to do about it? Most of us, at least in today’s economy, are unable to set aside $20,000 for a bariatric surgery procedure like sleeve gastrectomy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from going abroad for the same surgery. Doing so can save you up to half on costs. Does this mean settling for less skills, expertise or experience? Not at all.

First, however, learn more about sleeve gastrectomy for teens. For example, check out these guidelines for bariatric surgery for those less than 18 years of age:

• You must try for at least 6 months to lose weight on your own under the advice of your pediatrician or family doctor.
• You may have a BMI (body mass index) over 40, with a serious weight-related issue
• You may have a BMI of over 50 with less severe obesity-related issues

Getting your child’s weight back on track may save their life. Obesity related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, heart attack, stroke and metabolic and orthopedic conditions have a direct and negative effect on your teen’s future health and wellness, not to mention quality  of life.

Money should not be the deciding factor in anyone’s health and wellness. Nearly half of patients who receive sleeve gastrectomy procedures in locations such as Mexico come from the United States. Find out more about gastric sleeve procedures for teens. Visit PlacidWay.com, an international medical resource and provider based in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

Have you been diagnosed with a vision problem but can’t afford to deal with it? Amira was. She’s a 54-year-old from Iraq who’s gradually losing her sight to cataracts and another medical condition. While the solution for her cataracts is a rather simple procedure (cataract surgery), Amira also had diabetes, and her general practitioner determined that she was in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. Her doctor is relatively young, inexperienced in eye care, and certainly not trained to perform any type of eye surgery. The country, still recovering from years of war, was hard-pressed to render proper aid to many of her citizens, like Amira.

Amira’s condition worsened and soon she developed some damage to her cornea. Her doctor recommended her family take her to India for a cornea transplant, as well as treatment options for her diabetic retinopathy. The more common cornea transplant was available in eye care facilities in popular Indian cities, but so were newer techniques that caused minimal damage to the eye and its surrounding tissues.

India was Amira’s best option, not only for treatment, but also in regard to affordability. Amira and her family researched her options in India, and then contacted a facility in Kerala that offered a variety of treatments including cataract and glaucoma surgery, LASIK surgery, and procedures to treat refractive errors, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy.

Amira traveled to Kerala, underwent two surgical procedures, and can now see much better. Her diabetic condition has also been addressed and now she no longer fears losing her sight.

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by Denise

Is your daughter so overweight you’re afraid she’s obese? Does she come home from school crying because she’s not as popular as her friends, or someone has said something mean or cruel to her? As a mom, you want to do what’s best for your daughter. You’ve tried to help and encourage her. You prepare healthy meals at home and try to encourage her to exercise with you, or join sports programs at school, but she’s just not in any kind of shape to be accepted onto any sports team.

While you may have been putting it off, bariatric surgery may be your only option. Don’t wait. Teen obesity is hovering near epidemic numbers in recent years. The American Heart Association has determined that 15% to 33% of teens in the U.S. are overweight. Worse, your teen may be diagnosed with obesity-related diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or other physical problems, including joint weakness.

Two common weight loss procedures performed on teens include the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding procedure. Gastric banding  is also popular and known as lap band surgery. This surgery involves placement of an elastic band around a portion of the stomach to decrease its size. This procedure is adjustable and  removable.

The problem is, most bariatric weight loss surgical procedures are not covered by health insurance. Nevertheless, thousands of teens have benefitted from traveling abroad with their parents to receive excellent and effective obesity surgery in countries like India, Turkey, Mexico and Jordan, with wonderful and long-term results. Don’t put it off. Help your teen be healthy, now and in the future.

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by Denise

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with a partially clogged coronary artery? If so, you’re likely a candidate for coronary artery bypass surgery. Such a surgery procedure is often suggested for disease of the left main coronary artery, or for three or more heart or coronary vessels affected by damage caused by symptoms of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

More specifically, coronary artery bypass is often recommended to patients if they have:

1. Chest pain (usually caused by narrowing of one or more arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen)
2. One or more damaged coronary arteries
3. Left ventricle is functioning poorly
4. A severely blocked or narrowed left main coronary artery

The most common treatment for blocked or narrowed coronary arteries is a literal detour or “bypass” around clogged arteries. This is done by replacing sections of damaged arteries with arterial grafts taken from other blood vessels in your body, usually the groin area. This type of artery bypass surgery is nicknamed CABG, which means for coronary artery bypass graft.

Heart surgery is expensive – often prohibiting many from seeking treatments to extend their lifespan as well as quality of life. Heart care or heart surgery abroad offers options. Surgical procedures and hospitals in Turkey, Jordan, Bangkok and India offer some of the most experienced and highly trained cardiac surgeons in the world. In the U.S., CABG surgery can cost up to $30,000 but in locations such as India and Singapore, you can receive the same treatment with excellent care for between $10,000 and $18,000.

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by Denise

Co-morbidities caused by excessive weight or obesity can really drag you down. That’s what Sasha found out when she visited her doctor and realized that she’d topped 300 pounds. She was diagnosed with diabetes and her doctor told her she was at an increased risk for heart disease, heart attack, or stroke caused by her obesity. It didn’t end there. Her knee and hip joints were also taking the brunt of her weight gain, and she feared that if she didn’t do something soon, she would soon have joint problems as well.

Her doctor told her about specialists who could perform bariatric surgeries such as:

• Gastroplasty
• Lap banding
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass

She also learned that weight loss surgical procedures are generally divided into three categories: malabsorption, restrictive, and mixed, or combination. The type of surgery any patient may choose depends on how much weight needs to be lost. Lap banding and gastric bypass procedures, known as gastric bariatric surgery, are two of the most common surgeries.

The problem for Sasha was that she didn’t have health insurance and would not becovered for any bariatric weight loss surgical procedures. Her doctor told her about several excellent weight loss facilities and surgeons abroad that she could contact, including  two just across the border in Mexico; Dr. Alejandro Aguirre-Wallace, a bariatric surgeon in Ensenada, and Dr. Jorge Maytorena of Diabesity Surgery in Mexicali. Sasha did, and was impressed with the experience, qualifications and procedures offered by both. Now all she has to do is choose.

Formore information regarding weight loss procedures and bariatric surgeries offered abroad, visit PlacidWay, a leading medical resource and provider for cross border medical travel.

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by Denise

Jane found that her insurance refused to cover weight loss surgical procedures. Therefore, she was extremely pleased to discover Dr. Alejandro Aguirre-Wallace through PlacidWay, an international medical provider and facilitator offering patience around the world access to excellent, supremely qualified, and compassionate physicians, surgeons and facilities.

Jane is like dozens of other individuals traveling to Mexico for obesity surgical procedures. Dr. Aguirre’s office and facility isn’t the only one that offers superlative bariatric and weight loss treatments and surgeries. Dr. Marco Antonio Sariñana of Mexicali Obesity Solutions is an excellent, highly trained and respected obesity surgeon in Mexicali. Dr. Jorge Maytorena, a renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon focuses on obesity-related chronic conditions such as diabetes, and is a leader in the latest laparoscopic bariatric surgical procedures including gastric plication.

Obesity causes diseases and conditions that afflict millions. Those more than 100 pounds overweight often find it difficult to lose weight through traditional methods and look to weight-loss treatments and surgeries to provide the answer for long-term weight loss.

Bariatric weight loss surgery is a specialty of many hospitals in Mexico. Doctors in Mexico who specialize in treatment of obesity offer a multitude of treatments for obesity, including morbid obesity surgery, laparoscopic banding, vertical sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric banding, among many other procedures, including:

• Weight-loss medications
• Bariatric surgery
• Gastroplasty
• Lap banding
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass

For information regarding obesity surgery, facilities in Mexico, and the qualifications of trained, experienced and exceptional bariatric surgeons in Mexico, visit PlacidWay.com, an international medical resource and facilitator based in Denver, Colorado.

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by PlacidWay

Earlier this year, over a dozen new prescription drugs hit the market, treating conditions from diabetes to hyperlipidemia to osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Those wondering whether to take these drugs or seek alternative treatments should know the benefits and drawbacks of such drugs. Here’s a brief rundown of just a few of the newest drugs to hit the market this past spring:

Tocilizumab – a biological agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor has to administer this drug via I.V. or intravenous delivery. This one comes with a variety of warnings and adverse reactions such as upper respiratory tract infection and hypertension. However, it can be used in combination with other DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) for those diagnosed with moderate to severe RA.

Dalfampridine – mainly used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, Dalfampridine, also known as Acorda or Ampyra, is a potassium channel blocker. Designed to facilitate movement and walking ability for patients, it was shown to increase stability and walking speed during clinical trials. Results in trials were 50/50 for showing improvement. Adverse reactions include dizziness, nausea and balance disorder.

Denosumab – this drug binds to proteins in the body responsible for the formation of osteoclasts, those cells charged with bone resorption. The drug reduces loss of bone mass and strength, often prescribed for those diagnosed with osteoporosis. Adverse reactions to this drug include musculoskeletal pain and skin reactions.

Regardless of origin, patients and consumers should learn as much about drugs prescribed by their physicians as possible. PlacidWay, an international medical resource and provider, is dedicated to offering information for patients making decisions regarding their medical care, at home or abroad.

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by Denise

Janet had tried just about everything to lose weight successfully, but at 61 years of age, she couldn’t just go out and run, jog or engage in intense aerobic activity to exercise her weight off. Added to that, Janet had a full time job that left little free time for exercise. She felt exhausted every day after work, and barely had enough energy to prepare dinner before she nearly collapsed into her chair for the evening.

Janet knew she couldn’t afford bariatric surgery in the U.S., and her insurance wouldn’t cover any elective weight loss or bariatric surgery  procedures. Living in San Diego, she knew of several highly rated and respected weight loss and bariatric surgical facilities just south of the border in Mexicali.

Janet, after researching an online resource, decided on Dr. Marco Sariñana, an expert in endoscopic and bariatric surgery.  Long story short, Janet has lost 100 pounds since her gastric sleeve procedure nearly 12 months ago during a safe and gradual weight loss program.  Janet weighed 225 pounds when she went in for surgery and has gone from a 3/4 XL tee shirt and 22/24-waist pant to medium shirts and a size 10/12 pant.

Dr. Sariñana and his Mexicali Obesity Solutions team offer minimally invasive treatments that address not only obesity but also obesity related conditions like diabetes. Using a combination of metabolic surgical procedures, Dr. Sariñana and his team improves insulin resistance in his metabolic surgery package.

Dr. Sariñana and his team are trained and dedicated ion providing affordable metabolic surgery in Mexico that continuously meets high standards of care and quality.

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